The manufacturing industry has witnessed radicle changes in processes that are used to manufacture things. Earlier, goods were produced with bare hands. Subsequently, with advancements in technology, machines were used to produce goods. This paradigm shift in production techniques is termed as the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution has its roots in England where it began in the 18th century and was later transferred beyond national boundaries to neighboring countries such as Germany and France. By the second half of the 18th century, the revolution came across the sea to the US. The two most important changes that the Industrial Revolution brought to manufacturing were:

Metallic pigments are inorganic pigments with metallic characteristics. These pigments are flake-shaped metallic particles that are available as pastes, powders, pellets, suspensions, or color concentrates. Metallic pigments usually consist of aluminum, gold, zinc, bronze, stainless steel, and nickel. These pigments are used in anticorrosion, heat resistant, reflective, and conductive coatings.

Cladding is a process of bonding two dissimilar methods together. This process is different from other methods like fusion welding, which is used to fasten two different metals together. The cladding is used in a variety of industries to improve the surface and near surface properties of metal, which had become worn through use. Cladding primarily involves creating a new layer on the base metal, which helps in changing properties of the base metal by creating a thin surface layer on it. Each of the different cladding techniques used has its characteristics in terms of process compatibility, cost, materials used, and the quality of the clad layer.

Composites are a combination of two or more materials that have different properties. They have high stiffness and tensile strength, low density, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and adjustable coefficient of thermal expansion. They are also corrosion resistant and stable at high temperatures. Composites are classified based on matrix and filler materials.

Anti-friction bearings are used to eliminate friction between contacting surfaces.They restrict the motion of rotating components inside the stationary components and supports the load imposed on the shaft. Ball bearings and roller bearings are the two types of anti-friction bearings.The report covers the present and growth prospects of the global anti-friction bearing market for 2017-2021. The market size is calculated based on the demand for the anti-friction bearings. The market has been segmented based on end-user and geography.

中国经济在过去的2016年以“稳中求进”的总基调砥砺前行，围绕转型升级和供给侧结构性改革不断发力，经济发展的新旧动力正在转换。2017年中国经济将延续上述趋势，同时还将在结构性调整方面进一步加大力度。受此影响，中国机床工具消费市场和产业运行呈现出将进一步深化调整的特征和趋势。下面从国内外市场情况、产业主要领域运行状况和对2017年的展望几个方面对发展形势进行分析。